I'm Jen and I'm a mum of seven. Life is hectic, crazy and certainly never dull. In between the mayhem and taking advantage of sleep deprivation, I'm also a freelance writer, sometimes media contributor and do-er of stuff around the house. My first parenting book "The Real Mum's Guide to Surviving Parenthood" is coming out later this year. You can like and follow me on Facebook too at https://m.facebook.com/mamatude7.ie/, Twitter at mama_tude or email me at mamatude7@gmail.com

Sunday, 1 May 2016

Darkness into the light

A man called to my house today looking for sponsorship for a
walk he is doing. A “darkness into the
light” walk in aid of Pieta House. He
didn’t go into any particular reason behind his decision to take part in the
walk but it was clear that he felt passionate about the worthwhile cause behind
it. The poignant symbolism of the “darkness into the light” walk is not lost on
many. I have seen so much activity on
Facebook in recent weeks with wonderful people working so very hard to raise
sponsorship for the same cause, some in the name of a loved one tragically lost
to suicide. It is a worst nightmare for many of us but a living heart-breaking
reality for others.

Very few of us will go through our lives without being
affected either directly or indirectly by mental health issues. Whether it’s ourselves, family members or
friends, depression in its many forms, is indiscriminate. It doesn’t care about your age, your culture,
your beliefs, your wealth or your social status. It doesn’t care who depends on
you, who loves you or how much you appear to have - and it lies. It tells great big whopping lies. It tells
the person in its grip that things are hopeless, that they are worthless, that there
is no escape. Depression convinces a person that there is something to be
ashamed of in how they’re feeling.
Depression is ruthless

In seeing how many celebrities are now speaking about their
own personal battles with depression I hope that this will somewhat lessen the
stigma associated with depression. I
hope it will give our young people someone to look at and realise that
depression can affect anyone, at anytime. I hope it will give them the strength
to reach out for the help and support they need. I hope it will help others
realise that they are not alone. Too many beautiful souls have already left
this earth before their time.

Well done to all those due to participate in the “darkness
into the light” walk and run. I hope you raise a fortune! A truly and exceptionally worthy cause ~ Jen

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